Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs JCB STH-2S5 Swivel
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 113,310kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 113,310kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | 2,390kg |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| Skip capacity | - | 1,615 litres (heaped) |
| Engine power | - | 18.9kW |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, JCB STH-2S5 Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 352F if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 113,310kg
A large excavator for bulk earthmoving and quarry-scale digging rather than site groundworks. Contractors hire it for big-volume dig and load jobs where a mid-size machine would be too slow.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Buy or hire the STH-2S5 Swivel if...
A compact swivel dumper for smaller groundworks and landscaping contractors who need to tip to the side without repositioning, popular on domestic extension and garden sites where access is tight.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar 352F and the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 113,310kg. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.
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